Boottochten en belevenissen in Jordan

Jordan's entire coastline is a short stretch of the Gulf of Aqaba, and its charter market reflects that: this is a day and half-day boat destination, not a multi-day bareboat one. Aqaba is the base for everything on the water here.

Boating Regions

Charters operate in the Gulf of Aqaba directly off Aqaba town, a narrow arm of the Red Sea shared with Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The water is clear and warm, and the main draw is reef snorkelling and diving rather than passage sailing between distant anchorages.

Best Time & Conditions

The Red Sea climate keeps water warm most of the year, and boat trips run year-round, with the hottest months (June to August) best suited to water activities and cooler winter months more comfortable for time on deck.

Day Charter Options

Boats in Aqaba are typically hired by the hour or the day rather than booked for multi-night trips; more than ten operators list boats on marketplaces like Getmyboat, ranging from budget options to larger yachts. A private charter through operators such as Coral Garden Diving Center runs from around $400 per hour for up to 15 guests, usually with a skippered crew, with snorkelling and diving add-ons available. Half-day glass-bottom boat tours are also popular for viewing the reef without diving. We found no meaningful multi-day or liveaboard charter market operating out of Aqaba: if you want more than a day on the water here, expect to book several separate day charters rather than one continuous multi-day trip.

Charters here are captained by default, so there is no bareboat licence question to navigate for guests.

FAQs

Can I book a multi-day sailing charter in Jordan?
Not really. Aqaba's charter market is built around hourly and day-rate boat hire, mostly for snorkelling, diving and short cruises; we found no established multi-day or liveaboard charter operators based there.

Do I need a sailing licence to charter a boat in Aqaba?
No. Boats are hired with a skipper as standard, so there is no licence requirement for guests.

What is the best time of year to charter in Aqaba?
Year-round, thanks to the Red Sea's warm climate; June to August is hottest and best for swimming, while winter is milder and more comfortable on deck.